Long-distance romantic relationships are becoming increasingly more common. With video calls and the availability of flights around the world, more couples are trying to keep love alive while they live in different countries. However, when these relationships reach their breaking point, some struggle with what to do next. This is where a K-1 visa lawyer in Washington, DC, comes to the rescue. The K-1 visa provides a legal means to bring couples together.
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Taking that first step towards marriage with your foreign-born partner should be taken on solid ground. While there may be many different paths to bring your soulmate into the country, you need to pick the right one. Let us help you navigate the K-1 visa requirements to legally bring your foreign-born fiancé(e) into the United States.
When you’ve finally found your soulmate, but unfortunately, they live in another country, making it work can be difficult. Fortunately, you can petition to bring your loved one into the country for marriage. For this, you’ll want to follow the proper procedures and have the process be as swift as possible.
To ensure that your loved one can enter the country and you can legally become wedded partners, working with a K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa attorney gives you the best chance of turning your dream into reality.
Don’t take this first step toward getting married lightly; contact a MyImmigration K-1 visa lawyer.
A common misperception is that as long as your foreign-born partner can enter the country, you can marry them. While this may seem correct, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sees it as fraudulent activity. When applying for a visa, applicants must be open and honest about their true intentions for visiting the United States. Entering the country as a tourist and marrying a U.S. citizen shortly after arriving will only cause problems, problems no one wants during their honeymoon phase.
The correct way to do this is to file for a K-1 visa. Doing so alerts USCIS that the applicant is entering the country to marry their romantic partner. Unfortunately, this process can be complex and has some obstacles that must be overcome. However, the benefits of filing this way far outweigh the difficulties. One of the main benefits is that once you marry your foreign-born partner, they won’t have to leave the country while their green card application is being processed.
Working with an experienced MyImmigration K-1 visa lawyer can help ease your worries. They’ll guide you through the process from start to finish. Here’s what to expect when filing for a K-1 visa.
The first step is for the United States citizen to file Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)). This form initiates bringing their foreign-born partner into the country. They’ll need to prove a bona fide romantic relationship by providing photos, travel records, emails, and texts. Processing times can vary greatly, but expect this process to take at least a few months.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review the petitioner’s (U.S. citizen’s) information. USCIS may send a Request for Evidence (RFE) requesting further evidence of a romantic relationship or proof that the petitioner can financially provide for their partner. Once approved, a Notice of Action (Form I-797) will be sent, and the case is then forwarded to the National Visa Center.
Once the NVC assigns a case number, the petition is forwarded to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the fiancé’s county.
Next, the foreign fiancé(e) will need to complete and file Form DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application) and schedule a face-to-face interview at their local embassy or consulate. They’ll need to bring their passport, proof of a medical examination, and evidence of a romantic relationship.
Once approved, the foreign fiancé(e)’s passport will have the K-1 visa attached. They’ll have a window of six months to enter the United States and must marry within 90 days.
After the marriage, the foreign-born spouse must file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), which allows them to stay in the country and starts the clock for their two-year conditional residency. Ninety days before this two-year period ends, it’s time to file Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) to convert the two-year conditional green card to a permanent one.
For something as important as your marriage, don’t attempt to start off on the wrong foot. Bring your romantic partner into the United States properly by filing for a K-1 visa. MyImmigration has helped countless couples reunite and marry without the headaches and delays.
We would be honored to be a part of your history. Schedule an appointment with a K-1 visa lawyer today.
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